Building over pipes

If you are rebuilding a house or garage it’s worth checking your plans don’t involve building over a Council drain.

Repair to a wastewater main on private property

Many councils, including Christchurch City Council, have a policy against building over drains – including water, wastewater and stormwater pipes.

In the case of Christchurch this is so the Council's maintenance and renewal contractors can check, repair and replace drains quickly and efficiently without the possibility of causing damage to private property.